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    OPC dilute ratio

    What is a safe dilution ratio to clean Leather with OPC ?

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    Re: OPC dilute ratio

    3:1 is what I use but i think Chris has even said straight was safe as long as you don`t spray the product directly on the leather and let it run down as that will result in streaks.

    Remember to go over the leather with a damp mf afterwards to get rid of any residual opc.

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    Re: OPC dilute ratio

    Quote Originally Posted by wendell jarvis View Post
    What is a safe dilution ratio to clean Leather with OPC ?
    3:1 is recommended, I have gotten excellent cleaning is diluted as 8:1 no problem.

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    Re: OPC dilute ratio

    It`s safe straight or diluted. It does need to be followed with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue that might turn white if allowed to dry. The stronger you mix it, the more I`d recommend applying it to the applicator and not spraying it on the surface. Not because it`s unsafe, but because the runs will cut through the dirt faster and those runs will take time to match with continued cleaning.

    I start at 3:1 and if it`s not fast enough, I make some stronger. I don`t mix it any weaker because I keep Opti Clean handy for light interior cleaning...and it doesn`t need to be followed. I usually use Power Clean on the heavy soils, then wipe the whole interior with Opti Clean.

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    Re: OPC dilute ratio

    Quote Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    It`s safe straight or diluted. It does need to be followed with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue that might turn white if allowed to dry. The stronger you mix it, the more I`d recommend applying it to the applicator and not spraying it on the surface. Not because it`s unsafe, but because the runs will cut through the dirt faster and those runs will take time to match with continued cleaning.

    I start at 3:1 and if it`s not fast enough, I make some stronger. I don`t mix it any weaker because I keep Opti Clean handy for light interior cleaning...and it doesn`t need to be followed. I usually use Power Clean on the heavy soils, then wipe the whole interior with Opti Clean.
    Thanks Chris!

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    Re: OPC dilute ratio

    The beauty of these products is there adaptability to various conditions. Different dilutions, as long as they`re affective, are a great way to squeeze out some extra value while accomplishing the task at hand.

    3:1 is my normal mix.....


    BobbyG

 

 

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